Parachute Regiment cap badges (Ludlow)

[Pianiste]

Two of my Parachute Regiment cap badges. Unfortunately, I do not have their story.

Luxurious Ludlow model:






A much more common model, as for me, totaly authentic. Note that the copper rings seem to be closer than usually:





Still looking for genuine SAS and parachute regiment / glider insignias...

[appie_b]

Hi,

The ludlow one is a real beauty

Albert.

[Irv]

They look really lovely, never seen the first one shown before.

[Mike B]

I am not an expert on Parachute Regiment badges but note that Ludlow examples I have see often have a distinct pattern to the rigging lines running from the canopy. The ones to the left of center run into the central chord, rather than going to its base like the ones on the right.

Has anyone else noticed this please?

Here is another example

Mike

[4TH SAS]

Hello,

I recovered badges and others that owned my uncle (he was of the 4th SAS from 1944 to 1945).
There is this paratrooper capbadge identical in all respects to that presented by Pianiste. I think it was manufactured by the same press to see the flaws.
Sorry for rmy english.
French friendships

[Frank Kelley]

Those are really lovely and these days, actually quite scarce badges, their quality is particularly pleasing, it is interesting to note both silver and white metal was used with their trademark copper loops.

[tcrown]

Originally Posted by 4TH SAS

Hello,

I recovered badges and others that owned my uncle (he was of the 4th SAS from 1944 to 1945).
There is this paratrooper capbadge identical in all respects to that presented by Pianiste. I think it was manufactured by the same press to see the flaws.
Sorry for rmy english.
French friendships

Thanks for sharing. It is interesting: I always thought the French SAS wore their cap badge with the Crown removed (or beheaded as a typical French way ;o)
Was your relative an officer with the 4th SAS?
Cheers
Pierre

[cw2311]

Hello Gents!

Here are a few para cap badges to include to this thread.

Cheers

[cw2311]

Backs of the others.

[cw2311]

Here's a better picture of the fronts.

[Jack8]

Superb collection of officers badges, you would have great difficulty in finding these badges for sale today.

Cheers,
Jack

[cw2311]

Thanks very much Jack! I hope others will add some to the thread.

Cheers